Introduction

Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Town Hall is a prestigious heritage venue perfect for gala dinners, business events, and more. 

Built in 1911 and fully restored in the 1990s for modern event use, this Edwardian Baroque landmark is renowned for its striking stained-glass windows, ornate plasterwork, and elegant chandeliers. The versatile Great Hall and Concert Chamber feature removable theatre-style seating, transforming into large open spaces ideal for various functions. 

The venue has hosted dignitaries and events of all kinds, from exhibitions and award ceremonies to school balls and launch parties. Its sophisticated design also accommodates custom theming, making it a flexible and elegant choice. 

Located in the heart of Auckland, the Town Hall offers room hire with free Wi-Fi for up to 500 devices, ensuring convenience for modern events. Combining rich heritage with versatility, it provides the perfect setting for memorable occasions. 

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Great Hall

With a capacity of 1,529 theatre-style, this large and versatile space is an elegant space perfect for cocktails, dinners, graduations and exhibitions.

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Concert Chamber

For an intimate feel, the Concert Chamber is a beautiful setting for banquets and cocktail parties.

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Rooms

Capacities

Venue / room capacity
theatreTheatre
classroomClassroom
u-shapeU-Shape
cabaretCabaret
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
CocktailCocktail
boardroomBoardroom
Auckland Town Hall
1529
272
288
360
670
Great Hall
Size: 550m²
Ceiling height: 16m
theatreTheatre
1529
classroomClassroom
272
u-shapeU-Shape
cabaretCabaret
288
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
360
CocktailCocktail
670
boardroomBoardroom
Size
550m²
Ceiling height
16m
D Bar (Outlet)
Size: 105m²
Ceiling height: 3.93m
theatreTheatre
classroomClassroom
u-shapeU-Shape
cabaretCabaret
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
CocktailCocktail
150
boardroomBoardroom
Size
105m²
Ceiling height
3.93m
Supper Room
Size: 275m²
Ceiling height: 4.15m
theatreTheatre
167
classroomClassroom
u-shapeU-Shape
cabaretCabaret
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
CocktailCocktail
250
boardroomBoardroom
Size
275m²
Ceiling height
4.15m
Concert Chamber
Size: 375m²
Ceiling height: 9.7m
theatreTheatre
419
classroomClassroom
160
u-shapeU-Shape
cabaretCabaret
160
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
200
CocktailCocktail
300
boardroomBoardroom
Size
375m²
Ceiling height
9.7m

Location

Location

The Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Town Hall is located at 305 Queen Street, opposite the Aotea Centre in Auckland’s City Centre. It is a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride from Britomart Transport Centre, and close to a wide selection of dining and entertainment options.

Getting Here

Plan your public transport journey here, and allow extra travel time for traffic delays due to the City Rail Link project. The Civic Car Park is the closest car park to the Auckland Town Hall, where step-free mobility access to the venue is available. Check on City Centre car park availability using the AT real-time parking app

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Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION GUIDE

This venue is located in central Auckland and has a large range of accommodation options in close proximity including Grand Millennium, Heritage Auckland and CityLife Auckland.

Auckland Transport City Carpark Availability

Last updated at .... Please note: During peak times availability can change quickly, please allow plenty of time to find a carpark.
For all public transport and carparking information, please visit Auckland Transport.